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Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Curtis S. Stansbury

Curtis S. Stansbury

Mar 29, 2024

Curtis Stansbury moved on at the age of 89 on March 29, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Curtis was born in Marrero, Louisiana on September 23, 1934 to Charles and Elda Stansbury.

Curtis joins his loving wife Loretta Stansbury, Parents Charles and Elda and his brother Charles Stansbury Jr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children Rita Landry...

Karen Ann Mathes

Karen Ann Mathes

Mar 28, 2024

 On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Karen Ann Mathes passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Karen was preceded in death by her father, James Joseph Mathes, Jr., and her brother, Rick James Mathes. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Alphonse Mathes, and beloved niece, Kayla Nicole Mathes. Karen was a proud graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and remained...

Barbara Jean Berthelot

Barbara Jean Berthelot

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Finn Berthelot passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at  her home in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 73. Barbara enjoyed cooking, live music and festivals of any kind. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Elmore Finn and  Annie Mae Sweeney Finn. She is survived by her Life Partner William  (Billy) Cossich, her two loving sons, Don...

Merlene Thais Jewell

Merlene Thais Jewell

Mar 27, 2024

Merlene Flair Jewell of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 81. Merlene was born to Merlin and Rita Flair in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 29, 1942.

Merlene joins her Parents Merlin Flair and Rita Flair and her loving husband, Robert “Butch” Jewell in paradise. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her Son, Robert Jewell,...

James Wesley Taylor

James Wesley Taylor

Mar 23, 2024

James Wesley Taylor passed away at the age of 76 on March 23, 2024

James is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Sharon Darlene Adams Taylor and his siblings Alice Taylor Corkern, Shirley Taylor Primes ad T.J. Taylor

James is preceded in death by his Parents Tasso and Mary Anthony Taylor, and Siblings Gayle Taylor Oswald and Sam Taylor

James worked...

Edward Taylor Ursin

Edward Taylor Ursin

Mar 23, 2024

Edward Taylor Ursin passed away peacefully Saturday March 23, 2024. He was 99 years old and born July 5, 1924. He was the son of George Ursin and Nina Ellen Frazee and was married to Evelyn Georgette Tourne’ who predeceased him. He is survived by his four children: Susonne, Edward II, Nina and Stephen, and his three grandchildren and one...

Carolyn Ann Babin

Carolyn Ann Babin

Mar 22, 2024

Carolyn Ann Babin passed away at home with her three daughters by her side on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Morris Joseph Babin, Sr. and Hilda Marie Schellhaas Babin and by her brother, Morris (Jay) Babin, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Melanie Cambas Favalora (Kenny), Amy...

William Mayzak

William Mayzak

Mar 18, 2024

William Stanley Mayzak, 81, of Slidell, LA, passed away at Highland Hospital in Picayune, MS on March 18, 2024.William, AKA Bill, was born in Rochester, New York on 1/8/1943 to Mary and Charles Mayzak. Bill often talked about how he had to shovel snow prior to his dad leaving for work in the morning and had to shovel snow again...

Emiliano Valentino Viada

Emiliano Valentino Viada

Mar 16, 2024

Emiliano Valentino Viada of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 71. 

Emiliano leaves behind to cherish his memories, his siblings Maria Elaine Viada, Edward Joseph Viada, Jr., Rickie El Mario Viada and Eugene Rafeal Viada. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews he enjoyed being with, including his special needs niece Wendy that he always...

Ricardo Luis Pequeño Sr.

Ricardo Luis Pequeño Sr.

Mar 16, 2024

Ricardo Luis Pequeño Sr. of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 64. Ricardo was born to Leandro Pequeño and Natalia Avila Pequeño in Kenner, Louisiana on May 23, 1959. He is preceded in death by his Father Leandro Pequeño children Crystal Raines (Slaughter), Ricardo Luis Pequeño Jr., and Brother Ronald  Pequeño He leaves behind to cherish...

Captain Charles B Smith, Jr.

Captain Charles B Smith, Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Captain Charles "Smitty" B. Smith. Jr.  of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 75.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Beth Craddock, his son Charles “Chuck” B. Smith, III, as well as his nieces Dawn Schooley Garza (Joey), Robbi Schooley and nephew Lance Schooley (Susan).

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

James "Jim" Broadway

James "Jim" Broadway

Mar 15, 2024

James (Jim) Broadway a Korean War Veteran age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024.  He was a resident of Covington, Louisiana.  Jim was born on June 10, 1934 in Port Neches, Texas to Owen and Evie Broadway. He loved riding his motorbike, hunting, fishing, and cooking his favorite recipe turkey gumbo.Thank you Jim for your service to our...

Louis Felix Polkey Jr.

Louis Felix Polkey Jr.

Mar 13, 2024

Louie (Bud) Felix Polkey Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana passed away March 13 2024 at the age of 82. Bud was born in Westwego, LA to Louie Felix Polkey and Ella Mae Camardelle.  He is preceded in death by his parents Louie Felix Polkey and Ella Mae Camardelle, and Son-in-law Mike Giroux.  He is survived by: His Children and their spouses; Donna Polkey,...

Irene H. Moncrief

Irene H. Moncrief

Mar 13, 2024

Irene H. Moncrief of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on March 13, 2024 at the age of 96. Irene was born to Edward and Irene in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 26,1927.Irene is preceded in death by her husband, William, R Moncrief, Sr., Daughter Kathleen Nastasi and her late parents, Edward Henly, Irene Smith Henly.She leaves behind her children, Donna Taylor,...

Shelia Diane Schulz

Shelia Diane Schulz

Mar 12, 2024

Shelia D. Schulz of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on March 12, 2024 after fighting multiple battles with cancer at the age of 58. Shelia was born to the late John Frank Docherty and Joan Marie Camp (Hunt) on December 20, 1965. Shelia graduated from Covington High School.

She is survived by her husband Bob Schulz and children Adam Burroughs (Laurie) and Grace...

Robyn Evans Hilligoss

Robyn Evans Hilligoss

Mar 12, 2024

Robyn Lynn Evans Hilligoss, 54 of Mandeville, LA, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and close friends.  

Robyn was born on October 31, 1969 in Flemington, NJ to Robert and Linda Evans.  She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ in 1992 with a degree in Psychology and the Fine Arts but found her...

Herbert Joe Kelpen

Herbert Joe Kelpen

Mar 11, 2024

Herbert Joe Kelpen, Sr. passed away March 11th, 2024, at the age of 85. Herb was a resident of Springfield, Louisiana and a Native of Houston, Texas. He was born to Walter C. Kelpen and Pauline Tinckel Kelpen on June 16, 1938. Herb is remembered by his loving wife, Pearlie "Inez" Johnson Kelpen; his children, Eddie Kelpen (Joy Kelpen), Jody A....

Alexander Guiliano Vargas

Alexander Guiliano Vargas

Mar 11, 2024

On Monday, March 11, 2024, Mr. Alexander Guiliano “Alex” Vargas passed away at East Jefferson Hospital. He was the loving husband of Belinda Dolores Fuentes for nearly 18 years. Alex was born in Lima, Peru, on March 15, 1970 to Teresa Garate and Julio Vargas; he was their first child. He graduated high school in 1986. After high school, Alex...

Michael S. Yeager, Sr.

Michael S. Yeager, Sr.

Mar 11, 2024

Michael S. Yeager Sr., age 70, of Covington Louisiana  was called to our lord on March 11, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. An electrician of 50 years and New Orleans native, Michael was an avid Saints fan from their very first game in 1967 at Tulane stadium where he attended with his late father...

Wilfred "Billy" James Sanchez Jr.

Wilfred "Billy" James Sanchez Jr.

Mar 9, 2024

Wilfred “Billy” James Sanchez Jr, moved on March 9, 2024 at the age of 71. He was a native of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of Saint Tammany Parish. Billy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Wilfred James Sanchez Sr. and Lillie May Morgan on March 15 1952. He is proceeded in death by his parents,...

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